Overview

Upon completing the Environmental Hazards and Risks Management MSc at Université Côte d’Azur, students gain a comprehensive understanding of key risk‑management components, including planning, mitigation, monitoring, scenario modelling, and warning systems.

The Nice Côte d’Azur region offers an exceptional natural laboratory, with diverse field sites ideal for studying monitoring and mitigation strategies applicable worldwide. Students also benefit from extensive digital datasets, including high‑resolution aerial and satellite imagery, Digital Elevation Models, and GIS databases describing land cover, buildings, vegetation, and hydrological networks. This environment is particularly well‑suited for spatial and temporal hazard and risk modelling using GIS and remote sensing.

Throughout the programme, you will:

Learn from leading academics and industry professionals who bring real‑world expertise into the classroom.
Build teamwork and collaboration skills through small‑group projects.
Use advanced geospatial tools, including remote sensing, GIS software, and programming languages such as Python and R, to analyse and extract information from geospatial data.
Apply your skills during field trips designed to connect classroom learning with on‑the‑ground realities.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MSc in Environmental Hazards and Risks Management are equipped for roles in national and international organisations, including environmental agencies, urban‑planning bodies, consulting firms, and humanitarian organisations. They are prepared for careers involving risk assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and geospatial analysis.

Possible roles include:

Environmental consultant
Remote sensing engineer
Risk management consultant
GIS data manager for risk assessment and mitigation
Federal or municipal risk‑management specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Risk Management Overview

Environmental Chemistry

Geographic Information System

Remote Sensing

Earthquakes & Tsunamis

Agricultural Risks

Land Use & Cover Change

Audience

The MSc RISKS is ideal for students who want to analyze and manage natural and human‑made hazards using risk modelling, GIS, remote sensing, and multidisciplinary methods. It suits motivated learners from geosciences, ecology, engineering, geography, sustainability, or related fields who want strong technical skills and real research experience.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-19 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nice, France

Disciplines

Risk Management Environmental Management View 6 other Masters in Environmental Management in France

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible to study in the MSc Environmental Hazards and Risks Management program you will need to have a bachelor level degree (a BSc degree or equivalent) in Geography, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences or a similar topic.

A minimum of a second class (upper division) classification is required with mostly B-level grades or higher.

Degrees in other scientific fields such as chemistry, mathematics, ecology, computer sciences and engineering with environmental content/applications can also be considered depending on the topics covered.

Applicants from non-anglophone countries must provide proof of English proficiency. A minimum level of B2 is required to be eligible to apply, however a C1 level or higher is preferred.

English tests accepted: IELTS, TOEFL IBT, TOEFL ITP, TOEIC, General GRE, Cambridge English Exam (B2 First/FCE)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5500 EUR / year

≈ 5500 EUR / year

Additional Details

The fees are the same for all students, however European/French students with a low household income may be eligible for a fee reduction.

Living costs

Nice

France

917 - 1374 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

There are different types of scholarships available to our MSc students, including academic excellence scholarships, needs-based scholarships and international mobility scholarships (for internships).

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